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Mackie 1604-VLZ3 Professional 16x4x2 Channels
Compact Mic/Line Mixer, Ultra-low Noise VLZ3 Design with Highest Possible
Headroom, 16 Studio-grade XDR2 Extended Dynamic Range Mic Preamps, 16
high-headroom line inputs, 16 channel inserts, Advanced DC pulse transformer RF
rejection, 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders, 4 Aux sends, level, pan,
-20dB/Solo and Overload/Mute_LEDs on each channel, 4 stereo Aux returns, 8
Direct outs, 4 Group/Bus outputs, 3-band Active EQ with sweepable midrange,
18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filter
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General Information |
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Manufacturer |
Mackie |
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Manufacturer Part Number |
1604-VLZ3 |
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Product Name |
Professional 16x4x2 Channels Compact Mic/Line
Mixer |
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Marketing Information |
How do you improve on perfection? The
Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro has been the long-running favorite of audio
professionals the world over for its sound quality, ease of use, and
rugged dependability. Thousands of recordings have been tracked and
mixed solely on a 1604. Designing a mixer to take its place was a
tremendous challenge, indeed. But our engineering team thrives on this
kind of stuff, so they tackled this one head on, creating one of the
best compact mixers we’ve ever offered: the Mackie 1604-VLZ3.
While keeping the features and functionality of its predecessor, the
Mackie 1604-VLZ3 offers even greater headroom than the original. We
could have stopped right then and there, but we’re obsessed with
perfection. So we redesigned the Mix Bus and made a few circuitry
upgrades to the EQ, giving the 1604-VLZ3 a highly intuitive, more
musical feel. Whether you need a live mixing board for club work, or a
full-featured workhorse for home and studio recording, you owe it to
yourself to check out the new Mackie 1604-VLZ3. You’ll think it’s
perfect, too.
VASTLY SUPERIOR XDR2™ MIC PREAMPS
Our new XDR2 (Extended Dynamic Range) second-generation mic preamps are
better than ever. They offer incredibly low noise, with individual mic
pre THD below 0.0007%, and overall mixer THD less than 0.0025%. With
60dB of available gain per channel, the 1604-VLZ3 can handle inputs
ranging from a whisper to a scream, and can even handle hot line-level
signals up to +22db, without any added coloration. You simply won’t find
preamps this good on any other mixer in this price range.
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
Don't let its size fool you. The Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer is packed with
premium features on every channel; 75Hz Low-Cut filters, four Aux Sends,
inserts, phantom power, constant-loudness Pan controls, OL (overload)
and signal present LEDs, sub and main mix assign switches, and
assignable AFL/PFL Solo switch. And since you can never have too many
output options, we provided a Control Room/Phones source matrix, Master
Aux section with EFX to Monitor, tape outputs, high-volume headphone
amplifier, channels 1-8 direct outs, and balanced XLR and
balanced/unbalanced TRS outputs.
THREE-BAND EQUALIZATION WITH SWEEPABLE MIDS
High-quality equalization is a must for any good mixer, that's why we
didn't cut any corners when it came to our 3-band Active EQs—and why we
include them on every channel. Tremendous resources went into optimizing
the center points of the channel EQ. As a result, we put the Lows at
80Hz and the Highs at 12kHz. Midrange compensation is handled by a
peaking control with a two-octave variable frequency center. This means
the Mids can be swept from a low of 100Hz, all the way up to 8kHz—with a
boost or cut of 15dB. This gives VLZ3 mixers practical, useful
equalization, providing not only sonic enhancement and correction, but
also the tone-shaping facility to actually improve the musical nature of
the original signal.
SPLIT-MONITORING
With split monitoring, you can use the first eight channels for your
sound sources: vocal mics, drum mics, etc. From there, the channels
manipulate the sound, but are not assigned to the output section.
Instead, they're patched from the channel's DIRECT OUT jacks to the
corresponding multitrack input (DIRECT OUT 1 to multitrack input 1, 2 to
2, 3 to 3, etc.). The signals will now be recorded or passed directly
through the multitrack, depending on each track's record-ready status.
The outputs of the multitrack are then patched to the next eight LINE
inputs on the 1604-VLZ3 (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to 10, 3 to
11, etc.). Aha! That's why it says "TRACK 1" next to channel 9's fader,
"TRACK 2" next to channel 10, and so forth. These channels (9–16) will
be assigned to the mixer's output section, delivering the signals to
their ultimate destination, which could be your mixdown 2-track, your
control room system, or your headphones—making the 1604-VLZ3 a truly
powerful 8-track recording console.
ROTO-WHAT?
Our ingenious Rotopod VLZ adds a tremendous amount of diversity to the
1604-VLZ3—it’s like having several different mixers in one! The optional
Rotopod is a finely crafted all-steel fixture that allows the 1604’s
patchbay to be rotated to one of three unique positions. With the
Rotopod kit you can configure your 1604 for desktop use with the jack
field facing up, or out (standard, right out of the box). For rackmount
installations, the Rotopod makes it easy to access the patchbay from
either the front or rear of the rack. With the Mackie Rotopod, you get
to choose the patchbay position that best suits your needs.
BUILT MACKIE TOUGH
Every VLZ3 mixer is built tough-as-a-tank. Our legendary solid-steel
chassis can take the kind of abuse that would turn our competitors'
flimsy boxes into twisted chunks of debris. Instead of cheap, unsealed
potentiometers, we use co-molded pots, which offer substantial strain
and impact relief. By design, our control knobs “ride” just above the
surface of the chassis, so if something falls onto the mixer, the impact
is transferred from the knobs to the chassis—not to the potentiometers
or circuit board. Finally, we use thick, horizontally mounted fiberglass
PC boards to eliminate the potential for damage and brace them with a
shock-absorbing support structure. They’ve survived earthquakes,
hurricanes and typhoons, so Mackie mixers can certainly handle whatever
you throw at them.
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Above all, the 1604-VLZ3 offers superb sound quality, wide dynamic range
and headroom, and low noise, so you can create professional quality
recordings and/or broadcast-quality soundtracks. Whether you need a
high-quality 16-channel mixer for the stage, the studio, or even the
road, you won't find a a more perfect one than the 1604-VLZ3. |
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Features |
- New ultra-low noise VLZ3 design
with highest possible headroom
- 16 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended
Dynamic Range mic preamps with:
- Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
- 130dB dynamic range
- +22dBu line input handling
- Extended low frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz -
20kHz)
- Phantom power for studio condenser
mics
- 16 high-headroom line inputs, 16
channel inserts
- Advanced DC pulse transformer RF
rejection
- 60mm long-wearing
logarithmic-taper faders
- 4 Aux sends, level, pan,
-20dB/Solo and Overload/Mute_LEDs on each channel
- 4 stereo Aux returns, 8 Direct
outs, 4 Group/Bus outputs
- 3-band Active EQ with sweepable
midrange
- 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filter
- Control Room/Phones multi-input
source matrix
- Balanced 1/4" inputs and outputs
(except inserts)
- Rack-mountable design with three
physical configurations via rotating I/O pod
- Sealed rotary controls to resist
dust and grime
- New Multi-Voltage power supply for
worldwide use
- Rugged steel chassis
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A-20070524-1265-130-E
*This item is BRAND NEW -
not refurbished. It comes with all manufacturer supplied accessories, and full
manufacturer's USA warranty.
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